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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.54, 8,294.40 and 2,605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.54, 8,294.40 and 2,605.84 is: 3,910.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.54 : 8,294.40 = 2,605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.54/8,294.40 = 2,605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.54x = 8,294.40 × 2,605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.54x = 21,613,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,613,879.30/5,527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.22

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